1 census tracts · pop 1,401 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.2/10
· range 4.2–4.2
West Tarentum is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in New Kensington with 1 census tract and a population of 1,401 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 53% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 28% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $894/month sits 19% higher than the New Kensington citywide average ($751).
Risk score
4.2
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
West Tarentum vs New KensingtonHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority6%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport7%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About West Tarentum
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for West Tarentum?
West Tarentum scores 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does West Tarentum compare to New Kensington overall?
West Tarentum scores 0.1 points higher than New Kensington overall (4.1/10). Renters spend 53% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $894 vs $751.
Q3
What is the average rent in West Tarentum?
Average gross rent in West Tarentum is $894/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 53% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of West Tarentum residents are renters?
25% of West Tarentum households are renter-occupied (vs 41% in New Kensington). The neighborhood has 1,401 residents.
Q5
Is West Tarentum a high social-vulnerability area?
West Tarentum sits in the 7th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is West Tarentum for landlords?
West Tarentum carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.2/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to New Kensington as a whole (4.1/10), this neighborhood is in line with the citywide level.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of West Tarentum?
West Tarentum has 1,440 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%), Hispanic / Latino (3.3%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
